A must-read for top executives seeking to break patterns of frustration and breach around cybersecurity and a precious management summary to the "Cybersecurity Leadership Handbook for the CISO and the CEO" 🚨 Book Description Why do so many enterprises pour millions into cybersecurity yet still suffer repeated breaches, shattered trust, and chronic organizational inertia? In The Cybersecurity Spiral of Failure , JC Gaillard reveals that the root causes lie not in missing tools, but in flawed governance, short-termism, and misaligned incentives. Drawing on real-world case studies, the book exposes the cyclical patterns—technical fixes, reactive leadership, stakeholder disconnect, erosion of institutional memory—that trap organizations in a self-perpetuating spiral of failure. Gaillard argues passionately that the path forward lies not in more technology, but in strategic alignment, culture shift, empowered leadership, and resilient governance . He provides a clear, actionable blueprint for C-suite executives, CISOs, security leadership, and IT decision-makers to break destructive cycles and build durable, sustainable cybersecurity programs. 🔍 Key Themes & Highlights Root causes over symptoms — Understand why the same failures recur across industries Beyond the tech narrative — Why “just buying tools” won’t fix systemic problems Crisis → Knee-jerk moves → Erosion of trust — How reactionary cycles undermine long-term security Stakeholder alignment & governance — How to build shared vision from boardroom to operations People, process, culture, not just tech — How to recommit to human and organizational dimensions Long-term momentum — Strategies to keep cyber resilience alive despite shifting priorities 👤 Who Should Read This Book This book is indispensable for: - CISOs, security leaders, and Information Security teams - CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and other C-level executives - Board members and corporate governance professionals - IT strategists, risk & compliance officers, and organizational change agents - Consultants and advisors in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and enterprise risk 📘 About the Author Jean-Christophe Gaillard (JC Gaillard) is a seasoned strategic advisor and thought leader in cybersecurity, with more than 25 years of experience across European and UK financial institutions. He is the Founder & CEO of Corix Partners, a boutique consulting and thought-leadership firm dedicated to guiding C-level executives in cybersecurity strategy, governance, and transformation. Gaillard is recognized globally as a cybersecurity influencer and has a track record in driving meaningful, sustainable change in large organizations. ✅ Why This Book Stands Out Fresh narrative — Moves beyond repetitive advice to dig into systemic flaws Practical & actionable — Real case studies, frameworks, and tactics ready for implementation Strategic lens — Speaks the language of executives, not just technologists Bridges boardroom & operations — Helps translate strategy into measurable cybersecurity progress I blinked when JC Gaillard reminded us that the role of CISO was initiated in the late 90s. We must not stand still. Cyber evolves and so must we. The 'Cybersecurity Spiral of Failure' openly explores and challenges leadership, management and governance matters to address the real dynamics of security transformation. This is a must read for anyone looking to turn their cyber practice around. Avril Chester
Award-winning Technology Entrepreneur & CTO JC provides a comprehensive view of the challenges faced in the cybersecurity domain and thoughtfully suggests a way forward. It is a must-read for anyone vested in this crucial aspect of business in our digital world. He delves deep into the complexities of the cybersecurity landscape, tracing its evolution over two decades. With a compelling narrative, JC emphasises the paradox of short-term fixes and the box-ticking culture among executives, which has been fuelling the short tenure of CISOs. Many, he argues, have remained technologists and firefighters, disconnected from the board's increasing focus on resilience and execution. JC's central thesis is the need for trust between CISOs and senior executives, and he makes a strong case for operational successes to foster trust and commitment from top management. Overall, a great read. Tony Moroney
Top 10 Digital Disruption & Top 25 Digital Transformation by Thinkers 360 A refreshing outlook on the cybersecurity corporate landscape from a really independent and authentic voice in the industry. In 'The Cybersecurity Spiral of Failure', JC Gaillard truly reaches beyond the technology horizon into the dynamics of execution and transformation in large organizations. A must-read for the C suite. Henk van der Heijden
Former Global Head of Portfolio Security Services, Getronics This is a long-overdue diagnostic on twenty years of corporate failures around cybersecurity. Industry expert and top